Editor’s note: A previous version of this article incorrectly described the alert as an active shooter on the University of Iowa campus. The article now reflects reports of a shooting near campus as police investigate.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The University of Iowa asked students to shelter in place Friday afternoon.
The University of Iowa’s emergency alert system has issued a message about a shooting near campus.
Alerts indicate there were shots fired near Burlington and Governor, and the suspect fled west on foot.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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